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SAMHSA finalizes changes to the disclosure of SUD treatment records

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a final rule amending federal regulations regarding disclosure of patient information for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
Advisory
Member

Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule

The CMS Jan. 17 finalized new regulations intended to streamline and reduce the burden associated with health plan prior authorization processes.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA, Hospital Groups Ask HHS to Renew the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)

AHA, hospital groups ask U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, to renew the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
News

Perspective: Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority Each and Every Day

Cybercrimes directed against hospitals and health systems have been on a massive upswing worldwide for several years, accelerating even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HHS urged to release 42 CFR Part 2 rule

Members of the Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2, including the AHA, urged the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a rule as soon as possible on the Part 2 provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Safety Act.
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Community Health Improvement Week | Center

Community Health Improvement Week 2024 is June 10–14, a time to highlight hospitals and community organizations working together to enhance health and well-being and advance health equity.
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CARES Act reforms privacy law covering substance use disorder treatment records

The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2, a coalition of nearly 50 health care organizations including the AHA, applauded Congress’ important step to modernize privacy regulations affecting the disclosure of patients’ substance use disorder treatment records.
News

HHS proposes changes to the disclosure of SUD treatment records

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today released a proposed rule that would amend federal regulations regarding disclosure of patient information for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
News

HHS issues PHI guidance for COVID-19 first responders

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights issued guidance on disclosing protected health information about individuals who have been infected with or exposed to COVID-19.
News

AHA comments on HHS rules to promote health information exchange

Commenting today on the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology